DUSD #27 Special Board Meeting - June 30, 2026

The Douglas Unified School District #27 held a special board meeting on June 30, 2026, focusing primarily on fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and personnel matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a salary increase for all district employees, with a $0.50 hourly raise for classified staff funded by a $750,000 budget restructuring savings. The board also approved updated salary placement schedules reflecting these increases and addressed potential minimum wage impacts. The district's annual expenditure budget was approved, totaling approximately $26.4 million for the maintenance and operations budget and $3 million for capital expenditures, including vehicle and bus purchases. Additionally, the board approved classified and certified hires, including the appointment of Anthony Fimris as the new Chief Financial and Operations Officer, highlighting his procurement and contract management experience. An amendment to a sole source contract with APOG, Inc. was also approved to expand services. The meeting included acknowledgments of long-serving staff and outgoing CFO Mr. Sto's contributions to the district's financial stability.